Georgia CommonsSR 987: Taylor, Elana Meyers; commend
Last action March 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Douglasville native Elana Meyers Taylor for her decorated bobsled career and her first Olympic gold medal at the 2026 Winter Games.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recounts the athletic career of Elana Meyers Taylor, a bobsledder from Douglasville, Georgia, including her start in the sport in 2007, her six Olympic appearances since the 2010 Vancouver Games, and her first Olympic gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy at age 41. The Senate formally commends her for her contributions to bobsled and congratulates her on the gold medal. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the document for distribution to Meyers Taylor, which is the resolution's only concrete administrative action.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Elana Meyers Taylor for her career achievements in the sport of bobsled.
- Congratulates her on winning her first Olympic gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Elana Meyers Taylor, an athlete from Douglasville, Georgia. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for her.
Why it matters
Resolutions like this carry no legal or financial effect; they do not change Georgia law or spend state money. Their significance is symbolic, offering official state recognition of an individual's accomplishments in international competition.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Meyers Taylor's biography, including her softball career at George Washington University and her switch to bobsled in 2007.
- The resolved clause commends her for her contributions to bobsled and congratulates her on her first Olympic gold medal, won at age 41.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“she has captured six Olympic, 12 World Championship, and 14 international medals, cementing her reputation as an undisputed legend in the bobsledding community”
“at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, she took home her first gold medal at the age of 41”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
Topics
- Olympic athletes
- bobsled
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Douglasville
- winter sports